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Record passenger numbers push U.S. aviation to limit

Record-breaking travel crowds strain the U.S. aviation system with crowded planes, shrinking legroom, and an antiquated air traffic control system. The FAA faces staffing shortages and outdated technology, prompting bipartisan support for modernization funding.